Rhondda East: 1964 general election result
Labour won Rhondda East at the 1964 general election with a majority of 17,125. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 17,12559.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 79.5%28,804 valid votes
- Electorate
- 36,228
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 20,510 | 71.2% | +6.0 | |
| Others | 3,385 | 11.8% | −2.8 | |
| Conservative | 2,548 | 8.9% | −2.7 | |
| Plaid Cymru | 2,361 | 8.2% | −0.6 | |
| Valid votes | 28,804 | |||
| Majority | 17,125 | 59.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1959 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Rhondda East at the 1964 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 20,510 votes (71.2%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Rhondda East in 1964?
17,125 votes (59.5% of valid votes) over the Others.
What was the turnout in Rhondda East in 1964?
79.5% of the 36,228 registered electors cast a valid vote (28,804 votes).
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